Global Reactions to COP29: A Spectrum of Opinions
The COP29 summit in Baku sparked a wave of varied responses from across the globe. From sharp criticisms of the $300 billion climate finance commitment to cautious optimism surrounding the operationalization of the Loss and Damage Fund, reactions highlight the stark contrasts in priorities and expectations. Dive into perspectives from world leaders, activists, scientists, and vulnerable nations as they weigh in on what COP29 achieved—and where it fell short.
BREAKING: #COP29Azerbaijan reaches a historic deal committing developed nations to pay at least $300 billion a year by 2035 to help developing countries green their economies and prepare for climate disasters. pic.twitter.com/XRUvldMQhQ
— Nasimi Aghayev🇦🇿 (@NasimiAghayev) November 23, 2024
Africa leaves Baku with realism & resignation as #COP29 progress falls far short of our hopes. When Africa loses, the world loses—its minerals, biodiversity & stability. The $300B/year by 2035 is too little, too late for a continent facing climate devastation while contributing… pic.twitter.com/HD2ibRYi5s
— Ali Mohamed (@ClimateEnvoyKe) November 24, 2024
My statement on the #COP29 outcomes: 👇
— Ed Miliband (@Ed_Miliband) November 23, 2024
This is a critical eleventh hour deal at the eleventh hour for the climate. It is not everything we or others wanted but is a step forward for us all.
My statement on the outcome of #COP29:
— Al Gore (@algore) November 23, 2024
While the agreement reached at COP29 avoids immediate failure, it is far from a success. On the key issues like climate finance and the transition away from fossil fuels, this is — yet again — the bare minimum.
We cannot continue to rely…
The final COP29 deal “encourages” developing countries to make contributions on a voluntary basis, reflecting no change for China, which already provides climate finance on its own terms.https://t.co/q1Ap58z5AM
— The China-Global South Project (@ChinaGSProject) November 24, 2024
"We had more hope that the process would protect the interests of the most vulnerable and those with the least capacity...The level of ambition for taking climate action needs to be much, much higher."
— AOSIS (@AOSISChair) November 24, 2024
AOSIS' Statement at #COP29 Closing Plenaryhttps://t.co/MwDS3at60c pic.twitter.com/nWye5Ioe6b
COP29 will be remembered as the start of a new era on climate finance. The EU will continue to lead.
— Wopke Hoekstra (@WBHoekstra) November 23, 2024
This COP delivered an ambitious and realistic goal and an increased contributor base.
With these funds and this structure, we are confident we’ll reach the $1,3 trillion. pic.twitter.com/JjHhDKta5z
After 2 weeks, #COP29 has finished with a deal. It's far from perfect, but it's something. The new global climate finance goal's success will be judged by whether increased funds reach the communities that need them most, and by whether they reach them fast. Effective… pic.twitter.com/nun61Xviyq
— Jagan Chapagain (@jagan_chapagain) November 24, 2024
After two weeks of intense discussions and negotiations, I’m heading home from #COP29. While we made progress, the finance deal leaves much to be desired—it's a historically weak agreement that feels like a setback for climate action. We must push harder for the future we… pic.twitter.com/0XtdhPcs9F
— Mr. Climate (@OlumideIDOWU) November 24, 2024
"#COP29 has delivered a hard-fought deal," said @andersen_inger, but "ambition and promises are only as good as the action and delivery that backs them up."
— UN Environment Programme (@UNEP) November 24, 2024
Next: all eyes on the upcoming round of climate pledges. The road to Belém must be one of concerted action, transparency &… pic.twitter.com/sGUrwj6RUt
REACTION to #COP29 climate finance agreement.
— Oxfam International Media Team (@newsfromoxfam) November 23, 2024
"The $300 billion so-called ‘deal’ that poorer countries have been bullied into accepting is unserious and dangerous," said @Oxfam's Nafkote Dabi. https://t.co/d19sn33idZ pic.twitter.com/6ajawxlVbF
#COP29 failed to deliver for countries and communities on the frontline of the climate crisis.
— CAN-UK (@CAN_UK_) November 23, 2024
Our fight for climate justice continues.
CAN-UK reaction here: https://t.co/QPaxnmxCwZ pic.twitter.com/SBc0krC0jv
COP29 summit ends with ‘paltry’ US$300 billion climate finance deal; no change for China’s contribution
— Hong Kong Free Press HKFP (@hkfp) November 24, 2024
🔗 https://t.co/44YEQoSrq5 pic.twitter.com/0b5f4vsr3h
#AGN @COP29: CHAIR’S REACTION TO #NCQG LATEST TEXT
— AGN Chair (@AGNChairUNFCCC) November 22, 2024
“The proposed target to mobilise $250 billion per year by 2035 is totally unacceptable and inadequate to delivering the Paris Agreement. The Adaptation Gap Report alone notes that adaptation needs of developing countries are up… pic.twitter.com/NYkqP8DFjc
I welcome the COP29 agreement.
— Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) November 24, 2024
It marks a new era for climate cooperation and finance.
It will drive investments in the clean transition, bringing down emissions and building resilience to climate change.
The EU will continue to lead, focusing support on the most vulnerable.
#COP29 has closed & secured a foundation on which we must now rapidly build on.
— Inger Andersen (@andersen_inger) November 24, 2024
But ambition & promises are only as good as the action and delivery that backs them up.
The road to #COP30 must be one of concerted action. There is no other way.
Statement: https://t.co/b8CtswyJmX pic.twitter.com/fTuzNO3dao
#COP29 UN Climate Conference Agrees to Triple Public Finance to Developing Countries, Protecting Lives and Livelihoods. Check the details below!
— Faustin Munyazikwiye (@FaustinMUNYAZIK) November 24, 2024
A bad deal is better than no deal. @UNFCCC#cop29 @REMA_Rwanda @EnvironmentRw @GreenFundRwhttps://t.co/0q4ec6e7y6
"No Deal is Better Than a Bad Deal" – A statement shared by M Zakir Hossain Khan from the outset of COP29 Azerbaijan, now ringing truer than ever as the summit concludes.
— Change Initiative (@ChangeInit) November 24, 2024
Full article: https://t.co/CeczE22tZr pic.twitter.com/eW8EK9UFoY
World reaches $300 billion climate finance deal at #COP29; developing nations blast the package as 'insufficient'
— WION (@WIONews) November 24, 2024
India has rejected the finance deal as 'optical illusion'@jyotsnakumar13 brings you this report pic.twitter.com/YIFQscOqzg